Addition by subtraction: Cotts has Tommy John
Is it wrong to be happy this guy had Tommy John surgery? Of course I feel bad for him, but happy for our Cubs won't have any temptation to bring him back up this year.
It's too bad we traded away David Aardsma for this guy.
Hopefully this isn't old news. I didn't know about it until minutes ago.
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Yes, it is wrong to be happy a player has a major operation.
This is Cotts’ 2nd elbow surgery and this is career threatening. While Cotts may not have pitched as well as he would have liked for the Cubs, he always conducted himself with class.
I wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully he’ll be able to continue his career.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 2, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I said I feel bad for him.
While I wish it wouldn’t have happened this way, I am glad he won’t see the field this year as a Cub. He seemed like a nice enough guy and I wish him well.
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by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He supposedly was a good guy
and worked hard. Unfortunately his talent wasn’t quite good enough. As a lefty, he’ll get another chance but you have to wonder if his career is nearly over.
by rlpete on Jul 2, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was really good with the Sox
that one year, so I dont think it was a bad trade, I think we have enough right handed power arms for the pen, so Aardsma was expendable, plus he’s bounced around a bit before settling with Seattle
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jul 2, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best wishes to Neal Cotts
I like the guy. Hope the surgery and recovery turns out well.
$136 million payroll for a .500 style ballclub. Good work Jim.
by BLou on Jul 2, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the surgery and the performance are connected..
Cotts, we now know with certainty, was hurt. When healthy, he was quite good.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to him!
I can’t even imagine the pain from that surgery!
I guess we can be thankful he’s having it and not someone making an impact on the team right now.
by ak123 on Jul 2, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, so many have become BETTER pitchers
after such surgery. Who knows?
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 2, 2009 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the 2nd Tommy John surgery for Cotts.
I don’t think the outlook is as good if you have the surgery multiple times.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 2, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think now we know...
… why he wasn’t throwing well this year. Hope he recovers and returns to the team next year.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 3, 2009 7:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As one of the few who dared defend Neal (at least at first)...
…I feel this, indeed, may indicate why he struggled with his control so much. I remember one reporter (Bruce Miles?) mentioning that Neal showed up to spring training in great shape. And he did have a pretty good 2008 if you look closely at his numbers. I’m wishing him the best on a speedy and strong recovery.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it's very wrong to feel happy about this news
Everything I’ve heard about Neil Cotts indicates that he was a hard worker and a good teammate-he deserves better than this and I’m hoping things turn out well for him.
by bluekoolaide on Jul 3, 2009 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cotts = Glendon Rusch
without the fanfare. Always keeps his cool, is a class act, and all he does is take the ball when asked, no matter the situation. I wish Cotts a full recovery, and hope he can return to the field.
Hell, some pitchers have improved after Tommy John surgery, so who knows….
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by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rusch had fanfare?
He was/is a starter. Cotts was/is a reliever. Not getting the comparison.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he summed it up quite well.
Always keeps his cool, is a class act, and all he does is take the ball when asked, no matter the situation.
That defined Rusch pretty well, too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 4, 2009 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess.
But aren’t most pitchers not named “Carlos Zambrano” or “Jose Valverde” that way?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs signed Casey Fossum today...
… presumably to take Cotts’ place at Iowa.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 3, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs





















